Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
septentrionalis
ID:
848940

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.N.Correa

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 15: 489 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848275

Common Names

  • Septentrionalis Chloraea
  • Septentrionalis Chloraea Grass
  • Septentrionalis Chloraea

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Description

Chloraea septentrionalis (also called Northern Chloraea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing to 30–50 cm tall, with a rhizome. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chloraea septentrionalis is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chloraea septentrionalis has small, yellow flowers with a single seed in each. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chloraea septentrionalis is a perennial grass that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Chloraea septentrionalis

Chloraea septentrionalis can be found in the Andes mountains of South America.

Chloraea septentrionalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chloraea septentrionalis?

Chloraea septentrionalis

What is the common name of Chloraea septentrionalis?

Northern False Oat Grass

What is the habitat of Chloraea septentrionalis?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

Species in the Chloraea genus

Chloraea curicana, Chloraea alpina, Chloraea apinnula, Chloraea barbata, Chloraea bella, Chloraea bidentata, Chloraea biserialis, Chloraea bletioides, Chloraea boliviana, Chloraea calantha, Chloraea castillonii, Chloraea chica, Chloraea chrysantha, Chloraea cogniauxii, Chloraea crispa, Chloraea cristata, Chloraea cuneata, Chloraea cylindrostachya, Chloraea deflexa, Chloraea densipapillosa, Chloraea disoides, Chloraea elegans, Chloraea fiebrigiana, Chloraea fonkii, Chloraea galeata, Chloraea gavilu, Chloraea grandiflora, Chloraea heteroglossa, Chloraea lamellata, Chloraea laxiflora, Chloraea lechleri, Chloraea longipetala, Chloraea magellanica, Chloraea major, Chloraea membranacea, Chloraea multiflora, Chloraea multilineolata, Chloraea nudilabia, Chloraea pavonii, Chloraea philippii, Chloraea phoenicea, Chloraea piquichen, Chloraea praecincta, Chloraea prodigiosa, Chloraea reticulata, Chloraea septentrionalis, Chloraea speciosa, Chloraea subpandurata, Chloraea tectata, Chloraea venosa,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-39412: Based on the initial data import
Maevia Noemí Correa (1914-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Correa' in the authors string.